Petition · past parliament
Ban political advertising on social media sites
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of the manipulation of elections and referendums by foreign states, such as Russia, and companies like Cambridge Analytica, we petition the U.K. government to ban political advertising on social media networks, such as Facebook & Twitter, to ensure unbiased and free elections.
Timeline
| 15 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Opened
15 May 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.